Education
He played college football at the University of Georgia and attended Scranton Technical High School in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
He played college football at the University of Georgia and attended Scranton Technical High School in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
He was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the fourth round of the 1955 NFL Draft. O'Malley played high school football for the Scranton Technical High School Red Raiders. He earned all-scholastic honors and was the player of the game for the 1950 Scranton Lions Club Dream Game.
He also participated in basketball and track and field. In basketball, he set several Lackawanna League scoring records, was widely considered one of the top inside players and was named to The Scranton Times All-Regional team twice. O'Malley was undefeated in the high jump his senior season and also competed in the 440-yard dash, broad jump and the shot put.
O'Malley played college football for the Georgia Bulldogs. He earned second-team All-Southeastern Conference honors his sophomore year. He also competed in track and field.
He was named a team captain, earned second-team All-Southeastern Conference honors and was an honorable mention All-American his senior year. Chicago Bears
O'Malley was selected by the Chicago Bears with the 47th pick in the 1955 NFL Draft. Pittsburgh Steelers
O'Malley was traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers, appearing in 22 games and starting nine from 1955 to 1956.
Brown High School
O'Malley became football, basketball, and athletic director at Brown High School in Atlanta, Georgia after his playing career.